Kentucky
13–28
at
Mississippi State
Sept. 21, 2019 · Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to Mississippi State 13–28 on Sept. 21, 2019. Kentucky trailed 3–21 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Mississippi State 10–7 after the break. Kentucky’s listed leaders were passing: Sawyer Smith — 232 yards; rushing: Asim Rose — 105 yards.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| Mississippi State | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 3, Mississippi State 21
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Alyssa Lang (sideline)
Referee: Marc Curles
Attendance: 54,556
Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville
References: National Football Foundation TV crew · Verified TV / officiating source · Broadcast and officiating evidence · Complete game box score
Uniform combination: White / White / White
References: Official Kentucky season records
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 22 |
| Rushing — yards | 154 | 241 |
| Passing — yards | 232 | 180 |
| Total offense — yards | 386 | 421 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13:35 | Mississippi State — Willie Gay 52-yard interception return (Jace Christman kick) | 0–7 |
| 1st | 02:49 | Kentucky — Chance Poore 40-yard field goal | 3–7 |
| 2nd | 13:24 | Mississippi State — Kylin Hill 12-yard run (Jace Christman kick) | 3–14 |
| 2nd | 04:45 | Mississippi State — Kylin Hill 2-yard run (Jace Christman kick) | 3–21 |
| 3rd | 05:30 | Kentucky — Kavosiey Smoke 2-yard run (Chance Poore kick) | 10–21 |
| 4th | 04:39 | Kentucky — Matt Ruffolo 29-yard field goal | 13–21 |
| 4th | 01:39 | Mississippi State — Kylin Hill 1-yard run (Jace Christman kick) | 13–28 |
Individual Leaders
| Category | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Sawyer Smith — 232 yards | Garrett Shrader — 180 yards |
| Rushing | Asim Rose — 105 yards | Garrett Shrader — 125 yards |
| Receiving | Lynn Bowden Jr. — 129 yards | Deddrick Thomas — 46 yards |
Complete game statistics: Full box score · Additional game record
Team statistics use official game-book totals; some independent stat sites calculate net passing yards differently due to sacks.